Chris Compton has produced 6 albums of original music since his introduction to the scene in 1993. His 1996 debut “Destiny” exposes his sultry sound and unique tone with ten terrific tracks. “Mystical”, released in 1998, serves a more relaxing atmosphere by blending Smooth Jazz with the flavor of New Age music.

While Chris’ signature sound had usually been heard through his Soprano Sax, his late 1999 release “On the Brink” definitely shows that he can wail with his Tenor as well. This album finds a more upbeat audience, as most of these tracks were recorded with his live band.

As Chris’ popularity continued to grow with his three previous albums, “Eclectic” was introduced in 2001- another great compilation with 8 tracks of truly smooth music. The album’s radio track “Tell Me Your Secrets” hit number 1 on mp3.com’s Smooth Jazz charts, while many of the album’s other songs also appeared in the top 40.

Chris’ mid-2005 release, “The Domino Effect” takes the listener on a dynamic musical journey through the colors of electronic, and acoustic world instruments. Tracks from this album have currently been licensed for commercial use, and are played by both satellite and FM radio stations around the world.

“Retrospect: 1996-2006” was released in January of 2007. The album is a collection of 13 of Chris’ most popular songs over the last decade, a few of which are live renditions recorded from previous concerts.

Chris Compton’s interest in music began at age 5, when his Mother and Grandfather encouraged him to play the organ. By the time Chris was 12, he began writing his own arrangements, using synthesizers and a piano (he actually has been playing keys much longer than the saxophone). Chris hadn’t even picked up a sax until just after his graduation from Palm Springs High School in 1991.

“After School I realized that I didn’t have much of a voice, so I’d have to find some other way to express myself”, Chris explains. “Keyboards are a very integral part of my production process for writing music, but I never felt that I was a good enough keyboard player to make it my lead instrument.”

“Then I remembered hearing Kenny G’s 1986 smash hit Songbird, and the instrument that he played in the song touched my soul in some way. I found out that it was called a Soprano Sax, and so I thought maybe I should try it.”

“Well, I fell in love with the saxophone. Whenever people ask, Who inspired you to play sax? it’s usually Grover Washington, Jr., Kenny G, Paul Desmond, and John Klemmer that I shout out.”

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